​Education

Coming from a family of educators, Kent understands the importance of supporting teachers and programs in addition to keeping school buildings in good repair. His record shows a strong commitment to education and providing quality buildings where children can learn and where teachers can be successful. The first resolution Kent introduced as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner supported the District’s school modernization efforts.

​Parks, Green Space, & the Environment

Kent also understands the importance of play and recreation. Kent has protected many playgrounds through his historic preservation work and he continues to advocate for the improvement and expansion of the District's recreation centers.

Some examples of Kent's work to improve District playgrounds include:

Advocated for a new recreation center building at Park View Recreation, resulting in $12.3m dedicated to achieve this goal in 2023.

Worked with the DC Council, Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of General Services, and community members to install a new basketball court, a new soccer field, a new playground, and a new adult exercise area at the Park View Recreation Center.

Worked with the Department of General Services and the Department of Parks and Recreation to renovate the main Park View Recreation Center building.

Testified before the DC Council and secured $400,000 to renovate the 1932 field house at the Park View Recreation Center (watch video here - (relevant section begins at 03:56:10 and runs to 04:10:19).

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